menfolk
plural noun
men·folk
ˈmen-ˌfōk 
variants
or menfolks
1
: men in general
2
: the men of a family or community
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And, while the South adores its menfolk, those terms especially characterize Southern women, who are known for their creativity—whether in the form of a lip-smacking recipe, warm hospitality, or curating collections to make their house a home.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Also my foster mother used to talk of how many of the neighboring women tackled various jobs that their menfolk, many now fighting overseas, used to do.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, some of the menfolk who survived the attack go out on the hunt, looking for revenge.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
Still, some of the production’s strongest moments are the play’s sketches of its menfolk.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Also my foster mother used to talk of how many of the neighboring women tackled various jobs that their menfolk, many now fighting overseas, used to do.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, some of the menfolk who survived the attack go out on the hunt, looking for revenge.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
Still, some of the production’s strongest moments are the play’s sketches of its menfolk.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for menfolk
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“Menfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menfolk. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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